Advent in Saalfelden Leogang

Tradition and modernity during the pre-Christmas period

Experience the time of peace and contemplation with original Pinzgau traditions. Starting with the Nikolaus and its gruesome krampussen (Perchten) over Anglöckler and pesterer to the traditional smoking the Advent in Saalfelden Leogang is still celebrated as before. If you spend an afternoon at the advent market with Pinzgauer handicraft, warming mulled wine and biscuits, you can understand why the anticipation for christmas here could still take a bit longer...

Advent 2018

Saalfelden Leogang

The detailed events will be published in autumn 2018! We kindly ask for some patience!

The tradition of the "Rachn gehen" was considered a ritual of cleaning and was performed in Christmas (24.12), New Year's Night (31.12) and also in the Dreikönigsnacht (06.01). In the parlor the crib was put up and prayed in the evening.

Under "Anglöckel Pfinstage" the locals understood the Thursdays in Advent. During these days the Anglöckler moved with their songs from house to house to spread the pre-Christmas mood.

Every year, the fearful skilfuls make their way to goose bumps by pulling through the streets with their loud jingles. The Krampus is the companion of St. Nicholas and originally served to beat the evil spirits of winter.

Every 1st Tuesday of the month there is a "taster day" in the CoWorking Space in Saalfelden where intrested people can visit the whole day to see...

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